We take pride in offering a well-rounded approach to the Martial Arts and self defense. We teach respect, honesty, and perserverence through fun yet practical training. Our fundamental style here is Okinawan Isshinryu karate, but we also specialize in Ju-Jitsu and Kobudo (weaponry).

If you are a parent looking to build your child's self-esteem, confidence, physical fitness, and integrity, we can certainly help.

If you are an adult looking to get into the best physical shape of your life, learn to protect yourself as well as build self-confidence, then look no further.

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Our annual competition is only a short time away! We are excited to see the turnout this year, as we have always had a great competition and comradery with all of our Isshinryu and other style Martial Arts friends! Once again this year, we will have weapons, Empty Hand Kata, and Kumite for individuals, and 3-person teams to complete the day with a team competition. We will be open to any styles that want to compete again this year.

Continue your training, prepare for your competition and come to Watertown on June 23. Registration will begin at 9:00am CDT and we will begin our weapons competition at 10:00am CDT. Competitor lineup and Bow-In will be at 11:00CDT and remaining competition will follow.

Note that any youth Black Belt winning their division will also compete for the Youth Grand Championship.

What an awesome day at our Live to Tell self defense class! Thanks to everyone who came out and worked so hard. It is a crazy world out there, but we all learned how to find our own little bit of crazy. We talked about awareness, real life situations, and learned basic techniques that work. Thanks to Josh for sweattin' it out in the Red Man suit, all our instructors and Rod from the Nashville Dojo for helping out! Maybe we can do this again soon.

The International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Board of Directors is proud to welcome you to the 4th Annual “ IIKA Nationals". Established in 1975 by the late Grand Master Harold Long as the premier Martial Arts Event in the nation, our pledge is to make this an event to remember.

Throughout the years "The Nationals" progressed into the "Isshin-ryu Hall Of Fame Event" that has continued to be held each year in Tennessee. Our goal is to return to the original IIKA format and re-establish “The Nationals as a premier IIKA event.

This event will allow the continuance of the Harold Long Legacy and also allow for Isshin-ryu Karate Karate-Ka to compete and to be recognized for their efforts and accomplishments in Isshin-ryu Karate.

On Behalf of The I.I.K.A. Board Of Directors

We want to Thank You for your Participation and Support and look forward to seeing you at this years event.